Summer may be half over but there are still many fabulous RMCC trips left on this year’s event calendar including: two scenic Wyoming floats, the annual Rendezvous with fabulous food and fun trips down the Colorado River, exciting whitewater adventure on the Arkansas river, a chance to experience the life of voyagers of old in Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park, and a gorgeous fall trip down the red rocks of Ruby & Horsethief Canyons.
Glendo to Guernsey: North Platte River in Wyoming, July 16 – July 17
RMCC members and guests are welcome to float the North Platte River from Glendo Reservoir almost to Guernsey Reservoir. This is a fun, day long class 1+ paddling trip although with the higher water levels this summer, participants should be experienced Class II paddlers, especially for the Class II section of standing waves. Helmets required here. The float is on Saturday, July 16. We will be camping in Two Moon Campground in Glendo State Park on Friday night before the trip as well as Saturday night for those attending an optional potluck. Full details can be found at https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/glendo-to-guernsey-north-platte-river-in-wyoming/ Contact Bill and Kathy Ashworth; washwort@gmail.com; 720-352-6456 to sign up for the trip. Wyoming invasive species sticker on your boat is required.
North Platte River: Saratoga to I-80, July 22 – July 24
Join RMCC for this Class I run through beautiful Wyoming landscape full of birds and wildlife, just a half-day drive from Denver. This is a 3 day, 2 night canoe camping trip. We’ll complete the car shuttle Friday morning and begin paddling in the afternoon, camping at Pick Bridge that evening. The next day we will be paddling most of the day with a stop at the Overland trail cemetery/historical site 8. We paddle Sunday morning and plan to take out between noon and 1:00, allowing people time to return home Sunday afternoon or take a leisurely soak in the nearby Saratoga hot springs. A Wyoming invasive species sticker on your boat is required. Please contact Judy Moisey-Asay at Moisey-Asay@va.gov or call 303-229-2223 to register for this trip. https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/north-platte-river-saratoga-80/
Colorado River at Radium Annual Rendezvous, August 6 – August 7
Join us for the annual summer RMCC get-together! Day trips, camp cooking competition, potluck supper, pancake breakfast and much more! Trips available for all skill levels (Class I, Class II, and Class III). Check out https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-annual-july-radium-colorado-river-rendezvous/ for details. Contact Bill Ashworth, 720-352-6456 washwort@gmail.com if you plan on joining us for this fun filled weekend with your old paddling buddies and new RMCC friends. (This event is only possible with the assistance of many volunteers so if you’d like to help, please let Bill know.)
Arkansas River: Salida area, August 13 & 14
Explore the beautiful Arkansas River near Salida through 2 individual day trips through exciting class II and III water. Although some of the rapids have long continuous sections, this will not be the classic/bigger rafting/kayaking sections. Participants can choose to paddle one or both days. Please contact Lyn Berry at ted7cp@gmail.com or (719)395-3887 if you are interested in this trip. Check out https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/arkansas-river-salida-area/ for more information.
Quetico Provincial Park, September 6 – September 13
Quetico is classic canoe country. The heartland of the Voyageurs. The general thrust of this trip is to paddle from the northwest corner of Quetico to the northeast corner through spectacular lakes with names like Beaverhouse, Quetico and Kasakokwag. The suggested route is a fairly leisurely 90 mile paddle with numerous portages. We also anticipate two lay-over days for swimming, fishing, exploring—or hunkering down if there is wind or rain. Go to https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/quetico-provincial-park/ for more details. If you are interested in this trip please contact Ken Wenker by email wenker@comcast.net or by phone at 719-310-5232. Photos and video of earlier trips can be seen at https:\\KenInQuetico.shutterfly.com.
Colorado River – Ruby/Horsethief Canyons, September 24 – September 25
Join RMCC as we canoe the Colorado River from Loma, CO to the Westwater boat ramp through the beautiful red rock of Ruby and Horsethief Canyons . Our late September date should offer gorgeous fall color on the canyon bottom. Check out the trip at https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-2015-ruby-horsethief-colorado-river-trip-2/. Contact Bill Ashworth to sign up or with questions at washwort@gmail.com. 720-352-6456.
Reminder:
We maintain a parallel discussion board only for RMCC members for which separate registration is required. This is the way members can connect with other members to arrange quick “pick up” trips with just a few days’ notice, or help buy or sell boats and equipment. To subscribe go to http://net.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/rmccmembers